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Welcome!

Statue of Amida BuddhaThank you for visiting the website of the Calgary Buddhist Temple.  

We are a Mahayana Buddhist temple in the Jodo Shinshu tradition.  If you are new to Buddhism or new to Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, you will find useful links within this website. Shrine

Visitors are welcome  (Services are conducted in English)

Regular weekly services:

     Sunday Morning:  10:30 am to Noon 

     Thursday Evening:  7:30 to 8:30 pm
    

For additional activities, please refer to our Calendar.

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Poster for the Calgary Buddhist Film Festival 2009

Thank You! The 2009 Calgary Buddhist Film Festival on Nov 5, 6, 7 & 8 was a huge success with over 500 people in attendance.  Special thanks to Diane, the Calgary Public Library, and all the terrific volunteers for doing such a fabulous job! 

New Wisteria cell phone charm and many new ojuzus/nenjus now available!  Merchandise
Bishop (Socho) Fujikawa

New Socho Fujikawa's December update - "Gunman's motives unclear in mass shooting" that was one of the top news in this morning’s paper..." read more

Read the Sangha - our Temple Newsletter

The next Introduction to Buddhism is scheduled for Sunday Jan 10, 2010 at the Temple at 1:00pm. Open to the public and  great for those interested in finding out more about our Jodo Shinshu sect of Buddhism.

More News...

 

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Contact us at info@calgary-buddhist.ab.ca

should you have any questions about

our religion or temple activities.

 

Address for the Calgary Buddhist Temple:

    207 - 6th Street N.E.
     Calgary, Alberta CANADA
     T2E 3Y1              Telephone: 1-403-263-5723

 

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Meditate with the Sangha

Every Sunday morning, from 9:30 to 10:00am everyone is welcome to join in a short meditation period as an opportunity for people to take a few moments to calm the mind and reflect on their own personal journey in a quiet environment. It is for both novice and experienced meditators. Basic guidance will be offered for those without any previous experience.

 

Word Power...

Shotsuki-Hoyo / Shotsuki

Monthly memorial service in memory of people whose anniversary of death occurs during that month. Sho means "joyous," Tsuki means "month," and Hoyo means "Dharma essence."

 

Bodhi Day

At the age of 35, while meditating under the bodhi tree, Siddhartha Guatama attained enlightenment and became Shakyamuni Buddha. By his example, the Buddha showed us that it was possible for anyone to become a Buddha - a fully enlightened person. We commemorate this very special event on Bodhi Day. Calgary will be recognizing this day on Dec 6.

 

Jodo Shinshu

Branch of Pure Land Buddhism founded by Shinran Shonin.  Also know as Shin Buddhism.

 

Shinran Shonin

 

More Terminology...

 

Did you know?

That the Calgary Buddhist Temple paid almost $4000 for natural gas to heat the Temple in 2008?  This was made possible by your generous donations.

Important Upcoming Dates...
Thursday, Nov 26 - Evening Service
Sunday, Nov 29 - Meditation, Regular Service
Thursday, Dec 3 - Evening Service
Sunday, Dec 6 - Meditation, Bodhi Day Service, Dharma School
Thursday, Dec 10 - Evening Service
Sunday, Dec 13 - Meditation, Regular Service
Wednesday, Dec 16 - Temple Board Meeting 7:00pm at the Temple
Thursday, Dec 17 - Evening Service

Calendar for more Temple activities

 

   Last Updated November 23, 2009

  

 

Calgary Buddhist Temple

E-mail: info@calgary-buddhist.ab.ca